# Hegseth reportedly removes top U.S. military planner as Trump downplays Iran peace talks

https://mins.news/en/item/120387

- CNBC, 2026-10-29 07:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/29/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz.html

> Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was reportedly removed from his post leading strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as Trump played down the Iran peace talks.

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